I HAVE A22-250 IN ONE OF THE NEW SAVAGE PREDATOR MODEL. HAND LOAD FOR IT AND IT IS VERY ACCURITE. THEY MAKE THIS RIFLE IN A223 WHICH HE IS GOING TO SHOOT P- DOGS ALL DAY LON G YOU ARE GOING TO WANT SOMETHING WITH THE HEAVY BARREL. I HAVE AN AR-15 WITH A SHORT BARREL WHICH HEATS UP PRETTY FAST...